Fall Chopped Kale Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette

Name: Fall Chopped Kale Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 39 min
Cuisine: European, American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups diced sweet potato (cut into small cubes); 1 can white beans - drained and patted dry; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to your saltiness preference); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree; 1 clove garlic - grated; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 bunch finely chopped kale (I like dino kale but any works); 1 apple diced into tiny cubes; 1 bunch radishes - finely chopped; 2 bell peppers - finely chopped; 1 cup grated parmesan or other hard cheese (optional)